Guns, schools just do not mix

3:22 PM,
Oct. 4, 2013

Written by

Matt Buys
OPINION

I am a member of the Asheville City Board of Education. However, I am writing this as a father of children in our schools and these opinions are my own. I was disappointed to learn of the new law which forces all public schools to allow handguns on school property. Specifically, Session Law 2013-369 expands the locations that holders of concealed-carry permits can carry their firearms. This includes allowing permit holders to keep handguns in locked compartments inside vehicles while on the property of elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and public universities. Permit ...